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Macca's releases ‘adult item' and ‘mystery flavour' shake
One of the world's biggest fast food chains has dropped a menu item specifically designed for adults.
Macca's launched the McDonaldland Meal and Shake on Wednesday, which is essentially a Happy Meal designed for adults.
Australians can grab either a Quarter Pounder, Big Mac or six-piece Chicken McNuggets in a medium or large. It of course comes with the brand's signature fries.
But, just like when the burger giant launched its purple Grimace Shake and the Shamrock Shake, it is the beverage that seems to be getting all the attention.
Macca's is keeping tight-lipped on the limited-edition item's exact flavour, but it does contain 'hints of berry, topped with cloudlike dairy whipped cream and pink raspberry sprinkles'.
Popular food content creator Ange Eats was one of the first to try it.
'Ooh — that's a really strong blue raspberry taste. It's super thick and creamy. It's really nice, and complemented with the whipped cream and the crumb on top,' he said.
'This is delicious.'
Nectro Vlangos, who goes by the name @nectoriouspapi, said he was expecting to say he 'hated it'.
'I actually don't hate it but I don't love it. It reminds me a little of blue raspberry and bubblegum — it's that sort of vibe,' he said.
'It's actually quite refreshing. There's also a lot of vanilla coming through, but you definitely get the taste of whatever that blue thing is.'
He said out of the Golden Arches' latest releases — including the McGriddle, the Big Arch and the McWings — the shake was his 'least favourite' but stressed it doesn't taste bad.
The McDonaldland Meal was also released in the United States, where people have also been sharing their reviews of the shake.
However the colourful drink overseas differs slightly. It didn't have a raspberry crumb on top, like the Australian version, but it appeared to have a raspberry whipped cream on top.
Leah, a US-based food content creator, dug into the 'mystery flavour' shake.
'I believe that it's supposed to taste like clouds and volcanoes,' Leah, who goes by @foodwanderer, said.
'It really looks like a sky. I read somewhere that it taste like berries, and it kind of does, but it tastes like cotton candy to me.'
The McDonaldland Shake in a large is 2190kj (about 520 cals).
In Australia, daily calorie recommendations vary based on individual factors like age, sex, activity level, and body size, but generally, women need between 1600 and 2400 calories per day, while men need between 2000 and 3000 calories.
McDonaldland first opened its doors in 1971, allowing fans a peak behind the curtain into the lives of characters such as Ronald McDonald, Hamburglar, Grimace, Mayor McCheese and Fry Friends.
It was featured for 20 years in everything from television to games — and now it's back to introduce a whole new generation to its joys.
'Over the past few years, we've seen how much fans love our iconic characters, everyone from Grimace to the Hamburglar. The new kids on the block don't know that's just the tip of the iceberg. There's an entire magical world of McDonaldland filled with characters, places and lore,' said Amanda Nakad, marketing director of menu and brand for McDonald's Australia.
'And so, for the first time in decades, we're excited for fans to rediscover the nostalgic, magical world that started it all. Welcome back to McDonaldland!'
In addition to the food, the McDonaldland Meal also features six collectable tins that feature postcards, stickers and more.
However, you'll have to be quick, as it is only available while stocks last.
